Health And Wellness Center: 4 skin problems and natural treatments

Natural treatments and home remedies for common skin conditions

From teenage acne to the most annoying eczema are common skin conditions that can affect us at a particular time of our lives.

Certain skin problems can be treated and cured almost instantaneously. Instead, there are some skin conditions can be severe and even others have no cure; however, they can be treated through medicines and natural alternative therapies and home remedies that can provide relief and prevent future outbreaks.

Notes some alternative and natural remedies that are used to treat four conditions very common skin between the Spanish population: cold sores, eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Herpes Labialis

Cold sores usually occurs around the mouth or lips, appearing small blisters that are filled with liquid. Cold sores are contagious, it can last up to a week and often occurs without warning.

Causes cold sores

The most common cause of a cold sore is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Even when cured, can continue to produce pain because the virus can remain dormant in cells and could reoccur at any time.

Outbreaks of stress, certain diseases, fatigue and a weakened immune system, are very common factors that could trigger a cold sore or also known as a cold sore.

Before becoming visible, the most common symptom is a tingling and sometimes accompanied by swelling or itching on the lips or around the mouth. This feeling can be hard hours or a couple of days and then is when small red blisters appear even with white dots. Cold sores are annoying and blisters are a little painful to the touch. To avoid complications, it is recommended to have as little contact.

Cold Sores Treatment

Although there is no effective treatment for cold sores heal completely, they can be treated with creams or ointments antivirals, as well as natural remedies that can help relieve pain and prevent possible future outbreaks of the virus.

Creams and ointments antivirals

Applied topically to cold sores directly and are available in pharmacies. Viral creams and ointments to treat cold sores can help reduce pain and promotes healing process. They are antiviral medicines that contain components such as Acyclovir, especially indicated to treat infection of herpes simplex virus type 1.

If you take any medications or have any questions, before using this type of antiviral medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Food and nutritional supplements rich in lysine

Through food, it is also possible to strengthen the immune system and keep at bay the cold sore virus.

It is advisable to reduce consumption foods like chocolate and fruits because they contain an amino acid called arginine, which can promote the development of the cold sore virus.

Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals, especially lysine, it could be very beneficial in preventing the onset of a cold sore. This amino acid essential for the organism can be obtained both food of animal origin such as vegetable:

Dairy products
Meat, eggs
Fish
Legumes
Spinach and asparagus

Supplementing your daily diet by taking a multivitamin supplement containing lysine, can also be an alternative to make sure you get all the vitamins and minerals essential to maintain a strong system to prevent any infection.

Home Remedies for Cold Sores

You can try any of these home remedies for cold sores as an alternative treatment, although not curative, can provide pain relief and reduce discomfort caused by this virus:

Ice Could be useful to relieve the tingling, itching and inflammation that produces the first symptoms of cold sores, even before becoming visible. You can use a handful of ice in a plastic bag or wrapped in cotton gauze and apply on the affected area for a few minutes.
Tea bags - When you have already left or fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth, you can use a bag of black tea soaked over the area to try to relieve pain and promoting the healing process.
Garlic - For its antiviral and antiseptic properties, garlic is very versatile and used in many home remedies. You can split a clove of garlic in half and apply it directly on the affected area for a couple of minutes and rubbing it gently.
Aloe Vera - Soothing and healing! Aloe vera is excellent for encouraging the healing process of the wound that causes cold sores and to soothe and restore the skin. Use a piece of aloe vera, pártela in half with a knife, extracts of aloe vera gel and apply it with a cotton ball on the affected area.

Eczema

Eczema is a term used for skin conditions when a skin inflammation occurs and may cause redness, itching and dryness. It is a type of rash is not contagious skin and the most common eczema is atopic dermatitis.

Although eczema can affect adults and children, it is usually more common in babies as it develops during childhood.

Causes of eczema

There are different types of eczema and each is caused by abnormal white blood cells that trigger a reaction in the immune system, especially against external substances such as synthetic fabrics and detergents, as are chemicals that can dry the skin. In some cases, eczema can also cause sweating and stress.

Eczema Treatment

Eczema can be treated in several ways.

Products available in pharmacies - antihistamines and steroid creams such as cortisone are included.
Natural products - nutritional supplements for eczema like green tea and evening primrose oil, which help reduce stress levels and balance hormones, especially in women are included.

Acne

Acne is a very common skin condition among adolescents, but can occur at any age when excess sebum on the skin occurs and making visible an eruption of pimples or blackheads on the skin, which in severe cases can sometimes scars.

Causes of Acne

One of the most common factors that can cause acne is hormonal change or imbalance, which plays an important role during puberty, the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Other causes that can cause acne are some medicines and food. Diets that are high in sugar and carbohydrates, may trigger acne breakouts.

Acne Treatment

Acne can be treated in several ways, but the key to treating acne is prevention:

Regular cleaning of the skin using anti-acne products with benzoyl peroxide.
Balanced diet and through adequate food to prevent acne.
Taking a supplement of evening primrose oil to regulate hormones naturally.
Applying essential tea tree oil on the affected area: This oil has excellent skin antiseptic, a few drops can be used pure or applied with a damp cotton and mixing a few drops with daily facial cream.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory chronic skin condition that usually appears on knees, elbows, in the lower back and scalp.

The most common symptoms are the appearance of red patches with scaly patches, which are often accompanied by itching, irritation and dry skin.

Psoriasis is not dangerous but could be annoying and painful. It can affect men and middle-aged women and young people at the end of adolescence, and part of the population prone to be affected by psoriasis, may be those with a family history because it is a hereditary factor.

Causes of psoriasis

The causes that may trigger psoriasis, may be associated with immune, genetic, psychological and environmental factors, which highlights in particular:

Stress and emotional or psychological stress
Chronic infections
Changes in weather
Some medications

Psoriasis treatment and home remedies

Psoriasis has no cure, however depending on the individual and severity, you can be treated with medications and supplements for psoriasis offering pain relief, reduce inflammation and promote the healing process and recovery of the skin.

Topical medications

There are some drugs available in pharmacies in creams and lotions for topical use, made with specific components to treat psoriasis. They must be used under medical or recommended by a health professional supervision.
Home remedies

Medical treatments for psoriasis can also be combined with home remedies help reduce inflammation and repair and soften the skin.

Sunbathing and salt water - Beach and coastal areas are excellent for psoriasis, because who suffers from this skin condition, the skin can improve their injuries due to UV rays. Protect your skin with a high factor and adequate protection for your skin, and enjoy summer to go to the beach, avoiding exposure in the middle of the day.
Food rich in fiber, fruits and vegetables - Maintain proper functioning liver is essential to treat psoriasis, for this food we eat play an important role. Pay attention to your diet and if you have psoriasis, we recommend:
- Abundant rich in fiber such as legumes, fruits and vegetables.
- Increase consumption of water to help eliminate toxins.
- Moderate and reduce the consumption of red meat and dairy products, as they are more difficult to digest proteins.
- Taking supplements of milk thistle, as it could help keep the liver free of toxins naturally.
Sodium bicarbonate for spiciness - can dissolve in water and mix 1 cup and a half of bicarbonate in 11.5 liters of water. This solution can be applied with a cotton or gauze to the affected areas to relieve itching and reduce inflammation.
Avocado oil to moisturize - is rich in fatty acids that help hydrate and nourish the skin deep, especially indicated to moisturize the skin, helping to relieve itching, dry skin and prevents outbreaks of psoriasis. You can use it alone or combined with your moisturizer facial and body daily.

And you, what natural treatments and home remedies you use or have tried for these skin conditions?